Job brief: Senior Master Scheduler II

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• Listed on Rocket Lab's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
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• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $125,000 to $155,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Long Beach, CA · RL Headquarters
• Posted: 2026-08-05 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The title says "Senior".

Must have

• SENIOR MASTER SCHEDULER II
• Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Master Scheduler II is a centerpiece of all schedule-related activities supporting Space Systems dev…
• 8+ years of experience as a Scheduler in a New Space, Aerospace, or other technical industry, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years of total wo…
• U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

Main duties

• Develop, maintain, and analyze schedules for Rocket Lab Space Systems programs.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal integration across all program tiers.
• Ensure schedules are aligned with project objectives and resource availability.
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, and Supply Chain to gather accurate data and ensure program signals are reflected with surgical precision.
• Create and deliver timely schedule reports and dashboards.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across Rocket Lab's 452 open listings, 24% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Rocket Lab hires

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